The Jane Ellen Murray Scholarship

Announcing the Jane Ellen Murray Scholarship for members and non-members of the Palette & Chisel! The scholarship is open to people who are local to the Palette & Chisel and who are interested in making a regular practice of coming to the P&C--in other words, it's for committed local serious artists, and we are specifically […]

The Feminine in Focus: Photographic works by Bunny Yeager from the M.S. Collection

We are proud to present MSC's premiere exhibition: "The Feminine in Focus: Photographic works by Bunny Yeager from the M.S. Collection" curated by Michelle Strassburger. "The Feminine in Focus" features work predominantly from the 1950s and 1960s by iconic U.S. Pin-Up and Glamour photographer Linnea Eleanor "Bunny" Yeager. This exhibition explores how Yeager and her […]

Daniel Albo: March 21 – 30

Daniel Albo is exhibiting 75 - 80 pieces. They are priced to move ranging from $50 to $300. Fellow artist, Charles Sheppard, is showing 10 pieces of glassware. Join us on Friday, March 28 for the reception! The show will run through Sunday, March 30.

Beyond the Pose: Composition & Image Creation from Photos and Life with Lenin Delsol

Time : 10:00AM - 4:00PM CDT on Sat & Sun --- In this workshop, I’ll guide you through the process of creating dynamic compositions using a live model and photographic references. You won’t just paint what you see—you’ll learn how to design compelling images that tell a story. What to Expect Day 1: Creating Strong […]

$200.00

Spring Cleaning: Original Artwork for $400 or Less!

Spring Cleaning Sale: Saturday, April 5, 11 am - 4 pm. The Spring Cleaning fundraiser is an opportunity for artists to clear their closets of artwork.  It's also a great opportunity for artists to purchase fellow artists' work.  And the public loves it!   At our last sale, we sold more than $39,000 worth of […]

Class #864: Figure Drawing with Larry Paulsen

Time : 6:30PM - 9:30PM CDT on Mon --- Individual instruction aimed at improving the draftsmanship of the experienced and beginning artist. Line, gesture, proportion, construction, light and shade are explored as we attempt to represent the human form. Any drawing or water-based media is welcome in this class. Special Notes $60 non-refundable model fee […]

$230.00

Class #184: The Portrait on Paper (A Tonal Approach) with Larry Paulsen

Time : 6:30PM - 9:30PM CDT on Tue --- For centuries, artists have utilized toned papers for both their aesthetic qualities as well as a shorthand means toward representing the wide spectrum of values observed in nature. Students will learn the basic construction and landmarks of the head. Then they will quickly move on to […]

$230.00

Class #194: The Portrait on Paper (A Tonal Approach) with Larry Paulsen

Time : 1:00PM - 4:00PM CDT on Thur --- For centuries, artists have utilized toned papers for both their aesthetic qualities as well as a shorthand means toward representing the wide spectrum of values observed in nature. Students will learn the basic construction and landmarks of the head. Then they will quickly move on to […]

$230.00

Class #424: The Figure and Portrait in Watercolor with Larry Paulsen

Time : 6:30PM - 9:30PM CDT on Thur --- Sargent, Wyeth and Zorn have shown watercolor to be an ideal medium for figure painting. Students gain experience working directly from a live model for both short and more extended poses. Learning to "see" in masses, utilizing a limited palette and the fundamental techniques of watercolor […]

$230.00

Painting the Portrait in Oil with Adrian Gottlieb

Painter and portraitist, Adrian Gottlieb, offers instruction in painting the portrait, beginning with the  drawing in paint, stressing composition, proportion, structure, and expression.  The second day addresses blocking in the colors in order to create the big impression. On the third and fourth days, students will model the forms in order to achieve a likeness […]

$675